How do I contact Dr. Richard Illgen?

You can contact Dr. Richard Illgen at 608-263-7540. The practice is located at 600 Highland Ave in Madison, Wisconsin.

What procedures does Dr. Richard Illgen specialize in?

Dr. Richard Illgen is an orthopedic surgeon in Madison, Wisconsin specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Richard Illgen performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Richard Illgen has performed 206 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Richard Illgen's ranking in Wisconsin?

Dr. Richard Illgen is ranked #2 overall in Wisconsin for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Richard Illgen accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Richard Illgen is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 608-263-7540. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Richard Illgen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Illgen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2023, Dr. Illgen performed 138 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#2 in Wisconsin) and 68 hip replacements (#3 in Wisconsin), for a combined total of 206 procedures. This places Dr. Illgen among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Wisconsin.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

138 verified cases

#2 in Wisconsin

Hip Replacement

68 verified cases

#3 in Wisconsin

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Illgen

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (206 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Illgen, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 608-263-7540

600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792

NPI: 1255395976

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 20 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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Dr. Richard Illgen, MD

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